- present perfect progressive of make.
Example Sentences
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Remember the people who are still pulling these scams are the ones who have been making it work.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Anthropic and rival OpenAI have been making deals with consulting firms to help promote the use of their technology.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Lately crypto trading is in the doldrums, but some Circle proponents have been making the case for why that might not matter for the company in the future.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
It takes magical thinking to grow anything in the harsh desert environment, which is why artists have been making the trek for decades.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
She must have been making her rounds, going from class to class, just to visit for a few minutes.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
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